Companion Pet Clinic
In October, Dr. Joe Giffoni and his staff at Companion Pet Clinic in Vancouver will move into a new facility at 211 N.E. Crestwood Court.
The 3,000-square-foot clinic broke ground in April. It features a rustic, country-style exterior design that includes a cultured stone veneer accent. The entry and waiting areas sport ceramic tile and open beam ceilings. The new building is two blocks east of Companion’s previous location.
The new clinic will have more exam rooms, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation ward, a large treatment area and a large surgery suite.
The general contractor is Schlect Construction. McDonalds Excavation is doing the site work; Pacific Construction is doing the concrete; Parr Lumber is supplying the lumber; Russell & Sons is doing the plumbing; Entek Corporation is doing the HVAC; and the electrical work is handled by Haskin Electric. Key Bank handled the financing.
Highland Park Apartments
Construction started in May week on Highland Park Apartments, a 56-unit apartment project for low-income seniors located on a 2.4 acre site west of the Vancouver Mall at 5015 N.E. 66th Ave. Funding for the $6.9 million project was provided through a partnership that included federal, state and county funds.
Highland Park Apartments will provide 55 one-bedroom apartments with a two-bedroom manager’s apartment, a community room, library/computer center, exercise room and garden space. A service coordinator will link residents to community services to ensure aging in place with dignity and quality of life. The building and grounds will be accessible for handicapped persons.
Scheduled for occupancy in April, 2008, Highland Park Apartments will be managed by the Vancouver Housing Authority.
Kristi Plaza
Kristi Plaza, Battle Ground’s newest commercial plaza, broke ground on June 1. The Kristi Plaza is a $2.1 million project featuring two buildings located at the corner of Highway 503 and Main Street. Building 911 has been leased to Ron Bertsch of Coldwell Banker United Brokers. Portions of Building 909 have been leased to Dr. Timothy Garner of Battle Ground Vision Center, Brad Heath of Edward Jones, Brent Donnelly of Farmer’s Mortgage, and Keith Collins of The Pizza Spot.Kristi Plaza is owned by DRKBG LLC which is a partnership between the local Maldonado, Wubben and Dotson families.
